How much should you tip a taxi in Spain?

Customary tip: 5โ€“10%

Tipping a taxi driver is always optional and never replaces the metered fare โ€” but a small thank-you for good service is appreciated almost everywhere. Customs vary by country, so here is the simple version, plus a calculator to do the maths for you.

How much to tip a taxi, by country
In Spain, a small tip of around 5โ€“10% is customary for good taxi service โ€” or just round the fare up to the nearest note.

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A tip is always optional and is on top of the metered fare. Amounts shown are in whatever currency you enter.

Taxi tipping at a glance

  • In the US and Canada a 15โ€“20% tip is expected, similar to restaurants.
  • In a few places a 10โ€“15% tip is the courteous standard for good service.
  • Across most of Europe, a small 5โ€“10% tip or simply rounding up is the norm.
  • In much of Scandinavia, Australia and Asia, tips are not expected โ€” rounding up is plenty.
  • In some countries (Japan, China, South Korea) tipping is not customary and may even confuse the driver.

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